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Gypsy Queen is one of my favorite sets from this year. Topps did an excellent job. I'm undecided to complete the set or not. In the meantime, check out these Dodgers.
9 cards -
Jackie Robinson. What a beauty.
Roy Campanella. Check out the fans. Suits everywhere!
Pee Wee Reese. That glove looks huge!
Duke Snider. I love the backdrop of Ebbets Field.
Sandy Koufax. Road jersey.
The new guys...
Clayton Kershaw.
Matt Kemp.
Andre Ethier.
Chad Billingsley.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
I'm a Gypsy!
4 comments:
- Raymond A. said...
You dont have any relics?
- September 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- White Devil said...
They look great, but doesn't Billingsley's face look like Broxton?
- September 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Roberto Baly said...
@ Raymond - Yes! I'll post those later. :)
@ White Devil - lol You think so?
- September 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM
- Mike Barnhill said...
Look at the empty seats behind Kershaw!
- September 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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By Robin Erb
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., that, if successful, could cost Michigan consumers millions of dollars in health coverage tax credits.
It also could gut federal health overhauls, according to some. But it also would free Michigan businesses from a mandate to provide coverage to their employees, according to the brief filed by Schuette on Feb. 6 in support of a lawsuit known as Halbig v. Sebelius.
Schuette has been a vocal opponent of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. -- Navigating health care reform: A guide to the Affordable Care Act
"The Obama administration is wreaking havoc on citizens, job-providers and states by abusing executive authority to implement a poorly written law," his spokeswoman, Joy Yearout, said in a written statement. "Attorney General Schuette will fight at every turn to rein in this unrestrained expansion of federal authority."
At issue are tax credits that consumers have received or will receive when they purchase insurance on the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace, or state exchange. According to federal data, 86% of Michiganders purchasing policies so far on the exchange have received credits to help them cover the costs.
It's a big selling point to those trying to encourage enrollment.
"Taking away the financial assistance? Bottom line -- that puts out of reach for a lot of people that quality affordable health care," said Erin Knott, director of Enroll Michigan, part of a national campaign.
In the Halbig case, the plaintiffs argue that tax credits are legally available only to consumers in states that established their own health insurance marketplaces under the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
Consumers can go to these online marketplaces to shop for insurance policies and apply for tax credits that -- depending on their income and family size -- could shrink their premiums and cost-sharing such as co-payments.
For example, a family of four with an income of up to about $94,200 or an individual with an income of up to $45,960 might be eligible for tax credits. The lower the income, the larger the tax credit.
But the law also bases the amount of the individual credits on the price of plans available "through an Exchange established by the State."
Michigan and 33 other states chose not to set up their own exchanges, deferring instead to the federal government. Consumers access the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace, for example, through the federal website, www.healthcare.gov.
A federal court judge rejected the Halbig lawsuit last month, saying the intent of the law was to make tax credits available in all states. The plaintiffs -- several self-employed individuals and some businesses from a half-dozen states -- have appealed to the circuit court in Washington, where oral arguments are scheduled for March 25.
Nicholas Bagley, a University of Michigan law professor, has watched the developments of the Affordable Care Act and has blogged several times on the lawsuit. Complainants face an uphill battle, in part, because courts most often rule in favor of governments when there is ambiguity in the language of a law, he said.
For that reason, the complainants would have to go a legal step further, convincing the courts that the law isn't ambiguous -- rather, that it clearly prohibits consumers from getting tax credits if they purchase insurance on a federally operated exchange, such as the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace.
The likelihood of winning that argument, he said, "is low."
Still, the lawsuit can't be ignored, either. If complainants are successful, the result would be devastating, essentially unraveling the Affordable Care Act, according to Bagley and others.
"It would increase the premiums drastically and put health care out of reach of millions," he said.
Based on federal numbers released last year, Bagley estimates it would cost Michigan consumers about $2.5 billion in tax credits if the suit is successful.
That's "outrageous and wrong," according to Mark Totten, a Kalamazoo attorney and Democratic candidate against Schuette. "The health care law clearly has problems, but we don't fix it by raising taxes on Michigan families," he said in a written statement to the Free Press.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Calvin Johnson is downplaying whatever was wrong with his fingers last year.
And with good reason, perhaps -- he was still healthy enough to catch 122 passes for an NFL-record 1,964 yards last season.
Johnson met with reporters Monday and was coy when asked how badly his fingers were hurt. Were they broken?
"I had a couple injuries to them, yeah," Johnson said. "Nothing that's going to prohibit me from doing what I've got to do."
That much was obvious. Despite little help from an inconsistent running game amid a lost year for the Lions, Johnson had one of the best seasons ever by a receiver. Now, the 27-year-old star is eager to move beyond personal stats. He's hoping Detroit can rebound from its 4-12 season and win a few more games in 2013.
"I can have three touchdowns and 200 yards, but if we lose the game, what's it all for?" he said.
Johnson was already among the NFL's top offensive players after leading the Lions to the playoffs in 2011. He caught 16 touchdown passes that season and ended up signing a new $132 million, eight-year deal with Detroit last year.
But not much went according to plan for the Lions. Their running game wasn't enough of a threat, the receiving corps was weakened by injuries, and quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for only 20 touchdowns with 17 interceptions.
Johnson seemed unaffected by all the struggles around him -- and by the end of the season, his pursuit of Jerry Rice's mark of 1,848 yards receiving was about the only good news the Lions could savor. He broke that single-season mark in the second-to-last game before falling just short of a 2,000-yard season in the finale.
So if his fingers were injured, well, that's probably news to most of the defensive backs who had to cover him.
"I don't blame any drops or anything like that on it," Johnson said. "It's just part of the game. Had a heck of a season with it and I'm just fortunate to be in that position."
Detroit tried to upgrade its offense during the offseason, signing free agent running back Reggie Bush. The Lions may not need to pass as much now, but Johnson would welcome any help that takes some of the pressure off him.
"It's going to force them to bring another man down, more than we had last year," Johnson said. "You know, if you don't, Reggie can make you look foolish in the open field."
Aside from Johnson, no other wide receiver caught more than 33 passes for the Lions last season. They've parted ways with Titus Young, and Nate Burleson and Ryan Broyles are recovering from injuries. Detroit drafted Virginia Tech wide receiver Corey Fuller in the sixth round.
Identifying a dynamic receiver to play opposite Johnson is certainly a priority for the Lions.
"Somebody that can spread the field and somebody that can make plays -- it's as simple as that," Johnson said. "We have a lot of new guys. Guys have done some things in the offseason to better themselves, so I'm looking forward to seeing how we look when we get on the field."
The 2012 season was a forgettable one in Detroit, for pretty much everyone but Johnson. He's still in the prime of his career -- and those fingers will presumably be healthier this year.
All that's left is for the rest of the Lions to follow his lead.
"During the end of the season last year, there were a few games here and there where one play could have made a difference," Johnson said. "We've got some pieces that I think can help our offense where we can make that one more play at an important time in the game."


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Union demands new Chargers doctor
The association that represents NFL players on Thursday released a survey showing wide dissatisfaction with medical care in the league, and singled out San Diego Chargers doctor David Chao as a problem.
The survey showed 93 percent of players are either not satisfied — or not at all satisfied — with their team's injury management. It showed 78 percent of players don't trust their team's medical staff, although they had more confidence in trainers.
The NFL Players Association's executive director, DeMaurice Smith, mentioned Chao during the union's annual Super Bowl news conference, held Thursday inside the Morial Convention Center. No other doctors were mentioned by name.
"There is a team doctor named Dr. Chao who is currently the San Diego team doctor," Smith said, "who has been found liable of medical malpractice twice — twice... It seems to me that the players of the National Football League deserve to have a doctor who's not been found liable of malpractice."
Chao declined to comment. A team spokesman said the Chargers are still gathering information about what was said. Previously, the team has said it's aware of Chao's legal and regulatory history but believes him to be a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon.
Injured NFL players are allowed to seek second opinions or treatment from alternative doctors, and many Chargers have chosen Chao for their orthopedic surgeon.
In August, Ryan Mathews broke his right clavicle and had Chao perform the surgery. The running back recovered and returned to the field a month later, missing two regular-season games. In December, when Mathews broke his left clavicle, he chose Chao for his surgery again.
Chao scoped quarterback Philip Rivers' knee in 2008 less than a week before the AFC Conference Championship Game. He repaired Rivers' torn ACL that offseason.
Center Nick Hardwick underwent ankle surgery with Chao in 2009 and was able to return later that season.
"I've had four of five surgeries with Dr. Chao. He's consulted on three or four others that I've had," Hardwick said. "I completely trust him. He's done a great job for me. He's done a great job for my career, getting me on the field, keeping me on the field where I want to be. He's been a very important part of the success I've had."
Former long snapper David Binn played with the Chargers from 1994 to 2010 and told U-T San Diego on Thursday that it was "always a good experience" working with Chao, who surgically repaired his shoulder one offseason.
"Anytime I've had an issue," Binn said, "he gives you a straightforward assessment of what's going on and lays out your options. I always felt that I trusted him. He gave me all the information, and in the end, it's always up to the player to decide if he can go or if he can't.
"I always felt like he had the health of the player as his primary concern. He definitely has the trust of other guys. Pretty much everybody gets everything done by him on the Chargers."
Still, George Attalah, the player association's assistant executive director of external affairs, said the union has formally requested the league find a suitable replacement for Chao.
"He has a clear track record of misconduct," association President Domonique Foxworth said. "It's unfortunate for the guys who play there. It's something that we can't control, but we can definitely put pressure to improve."
A league spokesman did not immediately return an email seeking comment. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will hold a pre-scheduled news conference this morning. He is expected to address the union's comments then.
In 2010, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration investigated prescribing practices for when the Chargers are on the road, as part of a nationwide review. The matter closed last year after new systems were established and record-keeping was found to be in compliance.
In 2011, Chao was found negligent from a May 2007 surgery on a woman's hip. An arbitration panel awarded her $2.2 million in damages.
In May 2012, Chao was reprimanded by the medical board for failing to disclose a drunken-driving conviction when applying for a state license. The board did not restrict his license.
In July 2012, a San Diego Superior Court jury ordered Chao to pay $500,000 to a woman who suffered serious injuries from frostbite. Chao's lawyer, Bob Frank, has said that the woman's surgery was successful and that she returned to full function of her knee.
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Dir: Valerie Donzelli. France-Belgium. 2012. 85mins
The reigning monarch of French screwball indie rom-coms, Valerie Donzetti charms more than she delights with her follow-up to the remarkable Declaration Of War, which after its 2011 Cannes debut went on to seal a raft of arthouse deals. Featuring a brace of immensely enjoyable performances, not least by talented comedienne Valerie Lemercier and Donzelli's former partner (and co-scripter) Jeremie Elkaim as an unlikely couple from different sides of the tracks who become literally inseparable, Hand In Hand (Main dans la main) fails quite to deliver on its exhilaratingly madcap first act.
Romantic and optimistic to its core, Hand In Hand is shot and edited with Nouvelle Vague verve and nonchalance.
Donzelli knows how to harness movement, dance and music in the service of comedy, and Hand In Hand – which is set partly in the august halls and practice rooms of the Paris Opera ballet school, where Lemercier's character Helene teaches – offers up some deliciously wordless scenes of physical slapstick that reach back beyond the Marx Brothers to Chaplin and the circus. But in the end the sugar rush wears off and the tres francais elegy to romantic love that replaces it never touches the emotional peaks of the director's previous outing.
It's almost as if Donzelli needs darker notes (like Declaration's baby with a brain tumour) to ground her penchant for whimsy. Still, she and Elkaim are now a brand of sorts on home ground, and this should be enough (with Lemercier's cachet) to ensure a decent indie rollout in France. Elsewhere, it will be a harder sell than Declaration, though could work as a counter-programming bagatelle in a week when other arthouse offerings are slow and sombre.
Elkaim plays Joachim Fox, a working-class French man in his early thirties who seems defined more by the skateboard that is his default mode of transport than by his job as a glazier. He lives in Commercy, a provincial French town famous only for its madeleine biscuits, in the same house as sister Vero (Donzelli), a mum and amateur dance enthusiast.
Sent to Paris to finish mounting a set of mirrors at the Paris Opera, he meets Helene (Lemercier), a posh, rather stand-offish ballet teacher who lives with a female companion Constance (De Stael, reprising a similar role from Donzetti's debut La Reine des Pommes), and who enjoys all the benefits of the elite French cultural establishment lifestyle: a chauffeur, an elegant apartment, plenty of spare cash and even the romantic attentions of the Arts Minister.
It's a coup de foudre – with a twist. As soon as they meet, the two are stuck together, quite literally – compelled to follow wherever the other goes, repeat the same gestures, fall asleep at the same instant. It's a fascinating premise that makes for some enjoyable body comedy, and Donzelli spins it out neatly by making Jerome and Helene not even sure they like each other at first, and wary of any kind of physical intimacy. There's symbolic resonance too: this is a film about the bonds we build (Helene and Constance, Joachim and his sister) and the way other connections, not necessarily under our control, can create unstable chemical-emotional compounds that nevertheless sometimes work.
Romantic and optimistic to its core, Hand In Hand is shot and edited with Nouvelle Vague verve and nonchalance, playing satisfyingly with the contrast between the august, gilded halls of the Opera, and the much freer country town ambience of Commercy. Interleaved with musical montages, some accompanied by Super-8-style footage, this is a musical that doesn't quite declare itself as such, its soundtrack of classics from the Nutcracker Suite to Bonnie Tyler another of the feelgood factors that compensate, in part, for the script's second-half meanders.
Production companies: Rectangle Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinema, Scope Pictures
International sales: Wild Bunch, www.wildbunch.biz
Producer: Edouard Weil
Screenplay: Valerie Donzelli in collaboration with Jeremie Elkaim and Gilles Marchand
Cinematography: Sebastien Buchmann
Editor: Pauline Gaillard
Production designer: Gaelle Usandivaras
Music: Peter Von Poehl
Main cast: Valerie Lemercier, Jeremie Elkaim, Beatrice De Stael, Valerie Donzelli, Sebastien Noire, Serge Bozon, Philippe Laudenbach


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The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the organization and functions of the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
The Bureau is administered by the Commissioner in charge and led by the Director of Planning and Sustainability. The organizational structure of the Bureau shall be determined by the Director of the Bureau after consultation with the Commissioner in charge.
(Amended by Ordinance Nos. 184046 and 188177, effective January 1, 2018.) The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing complex programs and projects related to sustainability, urban design, land use, and long range planning.
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C. Ensures that City policies, implementation tools, and zoning designations are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Metro Functional Plan, Statewide Planning Goals, and other requirements. Implementation tools include Title 33, Planning and Zoning, portions of other City Titles, and a range of programs and policies;
D. Maintains, modifies, and updates Title 33, Planning and Zoning, and the City Zoning Map;
E. Develops, modifies and updates city sustainability principles, climate protection strategies, and green building and other sustainability policies and programs including sustainable government, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable industries, and sustainable food systems; and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of these policies and programs;
F. Develops, modifies and updates economic, environmental, housing, historic preservation, and community development policies and programs; updates demographic data; advocates for and advances quality sustainable urban design; works to ensure natural resource enhancement; and supports thriving neighborhoods and business communities; and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of these policies and programs;
G. Convenes meetings of the Planning and Development Directors to coordinate planning and development activities of the City of Portland;
H. Provides City input into and coordination with regional and statewide planning and development activities;
I. Administers the City's solid waste and recycling rules and programs;
J. Provides support for:
1. The activities of the Planning and Sustainability Commission;
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Dayton ready to drop Minn. sales tax overhaul
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton tells The Associated Press he's `99.8 percent certain' he'll abandon a bid to broaden the state sales tax to service transactions, a key revenue element of his proposed budget but also one that provoked protest from the business community.
Dayton said Friday that a business-to-business component was surely gone and he doesn't want consumers to shoulder the new load. He plans to detail other revisions to his budget proposal next week.
The Democratic governor was banking on the sales tax expansion to also to pay for other program spending and tax breaks. By taxing legal, accounting and other services, Dayton was aiming to raise more than $2 billion over the next two years.
Dayton is standing behind his plan to raise income taxes on the wealthy.


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Two people were killed and 11 others injured in gun violence overnight across Chicago, hours before the city is set to graduate its largest class of new police recruits in years in an effort to tackle the spike in violence.
Graduating rookies already have been tapped to patrol hot zones where the most crime takes place, but it will be months before they hit the streets to battle the city's epidemic of gun violence.
It's part of the Chicago Police Department's plan to beef up forces on the street via a targeted effort called "Operation Impact" that police leadership say is already working. Supt. Garry McCarthy last month touted a 43 percent decrease in April murders and said the city saw 84 fewer murders in the past seven months.
Still, he said, "we're going to have good days, we're going to have bad days."
Veterans out in high-crime zones had a very busy Tuesday night. At West 63rd and South May streets in Englewood, police said two men were shot and one was killed. A 36-year-old was shot in the shoulder and a 22-year-old was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.
Police said the men were in a car driving down the street when a gunman came out of a gangway and opened fire. Police were still looking for that shooter Wednesday morning.
In a separate incident, police say a 21-year-old man was driving in the area of South Damen Avenue and West 78th Street on the city's West Side when he was shot in the neck.
The man made it a few more blocks to 74th Street where he was pronounced dead. Police are still looking for the shooter in this incident as well.
After Wednesday's police graduation, the largest since 2005, the department said it will have 105 more officers to join foot patrols. Before they can hit city streets, though, they must undergo 12 weeks of training. That means Chicago won't see them until late this summer.
Tuesday night's wave of shootings wasn't the first of the spring season.
Ronald Baskin, a relative of long-time Chicago peace activist Hal Baskin, was one of two people killed last weekend. Seven others were wounded in weekend gun violence. Police said Baskin was gunned down after visiting his great-grandmother's home in the Englewood neighborhood for Mother's Day.
Less than two weeks ago, as temperatures reached the 80s, three people were killed and 20 others were wounded in shootings across the city. About a dozen were shot in 12 hours, police said.
Tuesday temperatures reached 88 degrees, but McCarthy this week downplayed weather's effect on crime.
"Weather is an influencer on crime. It's not a cause, nor does it prevent crime," McCarthy said at a 9th District news conference held to showcase the latest stash of illegal guns confiscated by police officers.
"Obviously there's more crime in the summertime, and that's because of a number of things. Kids aren't in school, there's more people in the street, and sometimes we have to realize that that's not weather -- that's seasonal," McCarthy said.
2 Killed, 11 Wounded In Chicago Ahead of Police Graduation
New violence comes as police graduation Wednesday to be city's largest since 2005.
Two people were killed and 11 others injured in gun violence overnight across Chicago, hours before the city is set to graduate its largest class of new police recruits in years in an effort to tackle the spike in violence.


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Your morning roundup for Sept. 1, the day we learned how to make it rain. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors.
The photo above is no exaggeration, nor has it been doctored in any way. Gawker had a field trip to Citi Field for Marlins-Mets, and not even the lure of an open bar in an executive suite was enough to rustle up the staff from the company's lone sports site. Then again, I was the only Deadspinner who did bother to go, so perhaps the rest of the crew was trying to tell me something?
I had put the question out a day earlier, just to gauge interest from the rest of the gang.
"Is anyone going to that Mets game tomorrow?"
To which came this reply: "Roughly 12,000 people, I'd say."
And yesterday evening, as the room began to empty with others boarding the buses that would take everyone to Flushing, there was this: "And then everyone but the sports blog went to the Mets game."
I did field a handful of questions from those at the other sites and in other departments about where the rest of the Deadspinners were. "Aw, you know," went my standard reply, "it's the Mets." And even though watching baseball had little to do with the actual goings-on, and even though it really was a rather enjoyable evening, I have to say: everyone who asked me the question kinda understood.
Things You'll Probably Read Today On Deadspin
• College football season begins this evening, and we've got a few items planned.
• Scocca's doing something on the Top 25 or so college football programs.
• More QUICKLINKS. Can't have enough of those.
Thursday before a holiday weekend. Almost there. The promise of football will get us through.


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A roundup of unusual news of the past week as reported by GateHouse newspapers.
Decomposing whale carcass fascinates visitors, gives fundraising event a boost PLYMOUTH, Mass. -- A blubber bag of bones is all that's left of the juvenile humpback whale that washed up in Plymouth, but the smelly, sagging carcass may be a boon to the whale's brethren. The 29-foot, 4-ton behemoth that washed up on the Plymouth shoreline is sparking interest in a local whale and dolphin conservation fundraiser. "We were having trouble getting residents and businesses interested in the event, but since the carcass washed up, we've had numerous calls from people wanting to help," senior biologist Regina Asmutis-Silvia said. "It's kind of sad that a dead whale is inspiring people." Asmutis-Silvia and New England Aquarium and state wildlife officials are working to save the bones of the dead humpback. State wildlife officials offer such bones to institutions and museums for display and education. Although decaying rapidly, the carcass is still drawing visitors. "You can't believe these things are out there, they are so big," Michael Cashman said, standing near the whale remains. "You only see part of them when they're in the water." Three charged after check dropped at robbery site ALLEGANY COUNTY, N.Y. -- Three people wound up in jail after bungling a robbery in New York's Allegany County. Amity-based state police said the three from Niagara County near Buffalo drove more than 90 miles to rural Andover, broke into a home and stole several long guns. On the way out, troopers said one of the three dropped a commissary check issued to him from the Niagara County jail just before his release on other charges. To make matters worse, they ran out of gas on their way back home. And who did they flag down for help? An off-duty trooper. Shawn K. Pittler, 20, Casey D. Hayes, 19, and Kayla Rowling, 17, were charged with second-degree burglary. Cow bones found in home being remodeled NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. -- A man remodeling a vacant house made an eerie discovery beneath the floorboards: bones. But the bones turned out to be bovine, not human. Deputies with the Newton County Sheriff's Department were called to a house in Granby on Sunday night to investigate the discovery of possible human remains. The bones — a pelvis and some leg bones — were sent to a veterinarian for further examination to determine their origin. "He said at first they looked like animal bones to him," Newton County Sheriff Ken Copeland said. "But there was some doubt, so an officer came out and examined them." The bones were cut up and could not immediately be recognized as cattle bones, the sheriff said. 'Black-hearted': Wedding ring stolen from dead woman's hand BROCKTON, Mass. -- For 58 years, Evelyn DeFlavis wore the wedding ring set on her left hand and, when she died, her family planned to bury her with it. But between the time the 89-year-old woman died in a hospital room and when she was brought to the morgue at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, someone opened her clenched hand to steal the gold band and diamond engagement ring. "To think that someone violated her like that after she died, that's just inhumane," said one of DeFlavis' daughters, Marla J. Seelye. DeFlavis' granddaughter Marlaina Gordon said the theft is shocking. "It just sickens me," Gordon said. "It is just black-hearted." Monique Aleman, hospital spokesman, said the hospital notified police of the theft and is also conducting its own investigation. The hospital's patient advocate has been working with the family since the incident was reported, she said. "We take this very seriously," Aleman said. "It is very serious and we are as interested in the right resolution as the family is." Sixty-year-old leads police on foot chase before fighting, biting them MASSILLON, Ohio -- A 60-year-old Massillon man remained in jail this morning, accused of leading police on a foot chase before fighting with them. Stark County Jail records said police were at a house when they saw Michael R. Hout running out the back door and down an alley. They followed. When Officer Thomas Rogers yelled out for him to stop and come back, he yelled, "You're gonna have to kill me," the jail records said. Rogers approached Hout, pulling out his police baton. Hout shoved him and "attempted to grapple with me," Rogers wrote. The officer said he struck Hout on the upper left leg with the baton, but the strike had no effect, and a shoving match ensued, jail records said. Rogers and Patrolman Timothy Anderson took Hout to the ground, was which time Hout tried to bite Anderson's forearm through the officer's jacket, jail records said. Man cuts down neighbor's trees, shrubs ALLIANCE, Ohio -- A West Main Street man was arrested after he cut down his neighbor's trees and shrubs Wednesday, Stark County Jail records said. The 56-year-old man was arrested outside the neighbor's home. He was charged with criminal mischief and criminal and aggravated trespassing, both misdemeanor charges. The jail records said he told police that he cut down the trees and shrubs, but did not say why he did it. He was released from jail on his own recognizance, jail records said. Stark County Court records also show he was convicted several times in the past 20 years of criminal misdemeanor charges stemming from disorderly conduct and menacing by stalking to telecommunications harassment and criminal damaging and endangering. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2002 on a felony vandalism charge, county court records show. GateHouse News Service


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Hayabusa fans have been waiting patiently to see the ol' bus overhauled, as it's changed barely a jot since its introduction in 1999. There
are plenty of worthwhile tech upgrades, but those hoping for a radical redesign may be slightly disappointed because the changes are more evolution than revolution.
The styling has been smartly modernised but without making a major departure from the
existing shape or profile. Only the swooping new tail-unit, which has a hint of the classic sportscar about it, catches the eye as markedly different. In essence, the Hayabusa is just as bulbous and curvy as it was before, presumably to retain warpspeed-conducive aerodynamics. And, like those women who describe themselves as 'curvy' in dating ads... yes, the 'Busa is still fat and ugly (in fact, 3kg fatter),
albeit with plenty of personality. And around 200bhp. The new Hayabusa will be priced close to 18.000 U.S. Dollars (9.000 GBP) and will be available from October.
Here are some details about the new unleashed beast:
The most important change from a practical point of view is the new exhaust system, which saves the 'Busa from
It's always handled surprisingly nimbly, but the new Hayabusa has a refined chassis that is lighter and more rigid.
The new instrument cluster includes a gear indicator and drive mode indicator.
Wind protection is improved by a slightly wider fairing and 15mm-higher screen,
designed to reduce the drag caused by the rider's arms and legs.
Fuel injection
Updated with Suzuki's latest dual valve, dual injector setup and the GSX-R1000's S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) – selectable engine mapping, offering three different types of power delivery.
The revised, 43mm forks have a 'Diamond-Like' titanium carbide coating to minimise
static friction.
Steering damper
It come with a steering damper straight from the fabric. This is a similar electronic item to that on the GSX-R1000.
Rear sub-frame
The old bike's ally sub-frame didn't like hard-luggage and exhaust mods, so the new 'un uses stronger rectangular steel tubing to increase the load-bearing capacity.
Displacement is up to 1,340cc, with new, lighter pistons and titanium valves. Compression is up to 12.5:1, and cylinder skirts have large 'U' cutouts to reduce pumping losses.
The brakes, one of the old bike's few weak points, have been brought up to date with the addition of radial mount, four-piston calipers and smaller (310mm), thicker discs.
Spec Highlights
■ Engine: 4-stroke, inline-four, l/c, DOHC 16v
■ Displacement: 1,340cc
■ Gearbox: six-speed
■ Chassis: Twin-spar aluminium
■ Rake/trail: 24.2°/98mm
■ Wheelbase: 1,485mm
■ Fuel capacity: 21 litres
■ Dry weight: 220kg
■ Peak power: 200bhp


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Due to current health and safety measures, all wineries are accepting visitors by appointment only
Jax Vineyards is a family owned, family run boutique winery in Calistoga. Siblings Kimberly and Trent Jackson pay homage to their agricultural heritage by using premium grapes to create cult status wines, all while embracing a very chic, young, and urban image.
The JAX Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and JAX Y3 wines appeal to established wine collectors and young professionals alike, as these wines are at home in the most high-end new world wine collections as well as the hottest restaurants. JAX has received high praise from sources such as Robert Parker and Wine Spectator, as well as featured product placement on the HBO hit series Entourage and the FOX phenomenon Glee.
The JAX Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is limited to less than 1000 cases per year to ensure optimal quality under the capable hands of Kirk Venge. The JAX Y3 wines are made from premium Napa Valley/Sonoma Coast grapes to create varietally correct, well balanced, and fruit friendly wines. Currently the JAX Y3 brand includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a Red Blend.
JAX Tasting Room & Event Space is located in the heart of San Francisco's SOMA District just two blocks north of AT&T Ballpark. For times of operation, special events or to book your next event in San Francisco please visit our website www.jaxvineyards.com or call 415.446.9505.
JAX Vineyards Tasting Room/Event Space is the perfect place for you and your friends to have a Napa Valley Wine Experience in the heart of San Francisco. Our indoor/outdoor tasting room is located on Brannan St. between 2nd and 3rd St just two blocks north of the SF Giants Stadium. Hours TBD, please inquire about events.
Wine clubs are a great way to stay connected to your favorite wineries.
To join the wine club, visit www.jaxvineyards.com or call 415-446-9505.
JAX Vineyards offers a wineclub with various levels of membership. Members of the JAX Family Wine Club can choose from several packages designed for people with a passion for extraordinary, small lot production wines. When you become an official JAX Wine Club Member, you may take immediate advantage of your exclusive members-only benefits:
* Guarantees allocation of our current release vintages (qty based on membership level)
* Automatic shipments of our JAX and Y3 wines sent 1-3 times per year
* 15% savings on all club selections & current releases
* Invitations to special JAX events such as release parties, harvest parties and special pourings
* Additional specials and discounts regularly offered to members
* Includes winemaker notes and custom tailored recipes designed to pair with your wine shipment
* A complimentary private wine tasting and cheese pairing for four at JAX Vineyards
* Access to library and large format bottles
Prices vary based on level of membership. To learn more about our wine club, go to www.jaxvineyards.com.
Once a year the rarest new Napa Valley wines become available under one roof at Premiere Napa Valley. Wineries throughout the Napa Valley are given one task to participate: create a one-of-a-kind wine for this event to be purchased by one lucky bidder. This event is only open to select members of the wine trade and the successful bidder is the sole owner of this unique wine.
JAX Vineyards
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Release Date: October - 2018
Appellation: Calistoga
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The Piaggio Group launched the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4 R to the press this past weekend in Valencia, letting the maximum power street-naked out of its shell for the first time. We've already hypothesized that electronics are the new horsepower, but Aprilia is seemingly hedging its bets, supplying the Tuono V4 R with not only its WSBK derived APRC electronics package, but also 167hp on tap.
What's not to like about a bike distilled from the potent Aprilia RSV4, right? Well it does have a face only a mother could love, but we've got plenty of paper bags to fix that problem if one shows up in our garage. The mother load of pictures is after the jump (how does the yellow paint grab you?), along with a fairly painful to watch promo video (really guys, we need to stop with the 30 second "dive! dive! dive!" warning horn).
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The traditions of spinning, weaving, quilting, caning, blacksmithing, sewing, hand stitchery, and other folk arts have survived in the Appalachian culture through the generations.
At the Patchwork Folk and Fabric Festival, these skills will be showcased and honored, demonstrated and shared. The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee.
During the week before the festival, sponsors have taken the arts and crafts a step further by offering classes to the public. Not only is this an opportunity for interested people to learn an old-time craft, but also share time and tales with the instructors.
• Annie Lee Bryson, age 88, will be teaching corn shuck doll making.
• Pat Purdy will make available the art of Red Sock monkey dolls.
• Dot Conner takes you to yesteryear with old-fashioned tin punching.
• Judy Rhodes will be teaching the skill of ballad singing.
• Nan Smith shares crocheting.
• Judy Chliger's students will quilt a "Rail Fence" wall hanging
• Krista Robb will teach cross-stitching from Seizing the Moment, a book of stitchery showcasing wild flowers found on the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Betsey Sloan teaches gourd art.
• Doreyl Ammons Cain will lead a botanical drawing class, encouraging wildflower art
• Ron Yount will teach wood-carving.
On the morning of the festival, Anne Lough will teach a two-hour class on the dulcimer. The students will assemble a sample dulcimer and learn to play.
Appalachian Homestead Farm & Preserve will also host an after school "Children's Cultural Activities" class from 3:15 until 5:15 p.m. each day from June 1 to 4.
All products produced during all of the classes will be exhibited during the day-long Patchwork Folk & Fabric Festival Call 828.293.1013 to register for the children's cultural activities class. For all other classes, call 828.399.0958 to register. For more information on the festival call 828.293.3053.


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Uninstall P4YME Screenlocker from Windows 10 : Fix P4YME Screenlocker
P4YME Screenlocker errors which should also be noticed
0x8024D00A WU_E_SETUP_UNSUPPORTED_CONFIGURATION Windows Update Agent could not be updated because the current system configuration is not supported., 0x00000090, 0x80240007 WU_E_INVALIDINDEX The index to a collection was invalid., 0x8024401D WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_CONFLICT Same as HTTP status 409 – the request was not completed due to a conflict with the current state of the resource., 0x8024D006 WU_E_SETUP_TARGET_VERSION_GREATER Windows Update Agent could not be updated because a WUA file on the target system is newer than the corresponding source file., 0x80240016 WU_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED Operation tried to install while another installation was in progress or the system was pending a mandatory restart., 0x80248005 WU_E_DS_INVALIDTABLENAME A table could not be opened because the table is not in the data store., 0xf081C CBS_E_EXCESSIVE_EVALUATION Watchlist: not able to reach steady state after too many attempts., 0x80242009 WU_E_UH_BADHANDLERXML An operation could not be completed because the handler-specific metadata is invalid., 0x0000012C, 0x0000001D, 0x80248004 WU_E_DS_TABLEINCORRECT The data store contains a table with unexpected columns.
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEOperating SystemCurrentControlSetServicesWpm
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain Default_Page_URL
HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\ClassesP4YME Screenlocker
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run .exe
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- Select Custom and then put URL you wish to set the default home page.


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Golden Cheese Soup
This is my adaptation of a recipe served at a popular local restaurant. The large serving size comes in handy for large family gatherings and church socials.—Marilyn Hillam, Brigham City, Utah
Total TimePrep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
Makes50 servings
- 2-1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1-1/4 cups butter, cubed
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups cornstarch
- 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 5 quarts chicken broth
- 5 quarts milk
- 5 cups chopped carrots, cooked
- 5 cups chopped celery, cooked
- 10 cups (2-1/2 pounds) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley
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I'm writing another story, taking a break from Crimson Eclipse as I do every so often. I call this one "Shard." Ideally I've mixed details about the setting in well enough that I don't need to explain it beforehand. Discuss.
Six clans lived high above this stone
Each standing noble and proud and alone
Each man called only one his own
But those days are buried.
Raalden commanded the stone and the earth
Their blades had no equal of worth
To rich architecture these men gave birth
Their skills now grow blurry
Huntall guided the gentle winds
They alone their conflicts they tried to mend
Mourned by those they wished to call friends
They live in memory
Kinter wielded the force of blazing fire
For knowledge they were admired
Their machines pushed-
"Limits ever higher," he had wanted to write before he was cut short. Joseph looked down at his pen with disapproval, and at half an "m" which had been engraved into the paper, devoid of color. The ink well had run dry and the antiqued cap, as beautiful as it was, was not removed gently. It was the worst possible time, too. As a poet, he had a very hard time picking up momentum and he was right in the middle in every way imaginable: of the piece itself, of the stanza, of the line, and of the very word.
Of course, writing was just a hobby of his, but he had been passionate about it since his university days. He loved to write about the times before the Fracture, the days of the transcendants, the days when man lived on the surface.
The caverns were quite a feat, of course: they stretched beyond the limits of human construction, easily two hundred meters upwards in most places and even higher in some. Eight centuries of living beneath had not made the rock ceiling above any closer. It was no wonder Saxan the Forgiven of Raalden clan had died to create them, and even then people wondered what powers he had been forced to enter into contract with. A fog so thin that it was unnoticeable within a hundred meters ran throughout, illuminating the world so life could continue. An ingenious work on the part of the Lussgrants, the masters of light, it ebbed and rose in intensity with the day and night. And the rivers and oceans filled the floor of the caves, in some places too deep for anyone to reach the bottom, deserved mention as well. This was the world that man had made to replace the one that the rampaging magic of the heavens had taken from them.
But he could hardly imagine what it would have been like, living under a world that stretched on what seemed forever, lit by the golden, blazing sun by day and jeweled with diamond stars by night. Rivers flowed across fertile grounds, birds sang their heartfelt songs, natural breezes blew across the face of the earth.
Deep down, he knew he was just glamorizing it. The grass was always greener on the other side. There were few who dreamed of the surface like he did, as they had sensibly understood that the caves were their home now. Still, to him there was something about the idea of a limitless sky which spoke to him.
His frown was met by a voice. "That is rather unfortunate. Perhaps you'll be forced to lay your pen down and focus on matters of actual importance." It was a woman of some years fewer than he with hair as black as onyx, wearing a long, wavy cotton skirt beneath a leather overdress. She was elegant and graceful, but she carried herself with inner fire and dignity. There was no one on the barge who would tell her she didn't belong. When she was angry, her presence commanded authority beyond most men.
The old man snorted. "Vanessa, honoring the past is very important, indeed! I assure you, there is no shortage of hands on deck for the tasks that need be done. But the task of memoriam is one only I seem to be capable of doing."
"We remember the days of skies as blue as crystal, and forevermore anticipate the era when we return."
Joseph clapped. "Well done, well done. I would welcome you as a compatriot in remembrance, were it not for one small detail."
"And what detail is that?"
He sighed. "That line came from one of my compositions."
"You write so many, I wonder how you keep up with anything you say. But that aside, I need your help."
"Fine, fine. What do you need from me?"
"The young duchess is restless. It seems the sea does not sit well with her, and so she is unable to sleep."
"I see. This is a matter of importance indeed, one which you have done well to bring to my attention." He stood up from the bow, took one last look at the signs of the cave around them, and retreated down the stairs to the deck below.
The ship was made for cargo first and passengers second. That was of course assuming there had been a thought to passengers at all. Whatever the case, there was a single room for guests, opposite the crew's quarters. Joseph and Vanessa's individual "quarters" were separated by a thick curtain of repurposed sail cloth. Privacy had never been an issue, of course: if there had ever been any misstep on Joseph's part, he would not have seen the end of it.
A small girl rolled on one of the beds with nausea-induced restlessness, with skin as pale as marble and hair like mahogany. She was only four and a half years old, but she was already as intelligent as many children twice her age. That was to be expected, as she had been tutored rigorously, in hopes of preparing her to inherit Silverside Manor in Threnton someday.
Those were hopes that begot tragedy, but someday perhaps young Alessa Harroway would rise to the occasion and reclaim her birthright. She had been a newborn when her parents died, and she was too young to understand what had happened.
"Uncle Joseph? She called out to him. It would have been more accurate to say retainer, although he wasn't about to complain. Compassion unbefitting of an aristocrat; her parents would have been proud.
She spoke wearily, "I don't feel well. Can you sing me a song, please?"
"Of course, my child. Let's see, let's see…what shall I sing for you tonight?"
She perked right up, and he immediately felt he was going to regret his choice of words. She was sometimes unpredictable with her requests, and there was no telling-
"Do the one about the blind sailor!"
Oh. Duke Hraun and Duchess Emilia would not have been pleased.
Joseph sighed. "Must I? Look, dearest Alessa…that's not a song I can sing in good conscience."
The girl pouted. "But-"
He hated having to use his power like this, and it was difficult because to use on children so he didn't even know if it would work. But he had to try, for his sake and for his young mistress's. "Alessa, if you let it go this time I'll sing it to you twice in the morning. It's late in the evening, and I'm tired. So please, this once, let me pick."
The way she looked at him chilled him to the bone, as if she had seen through him. And when she opened her mouth, he worried she would say no. "Okay…but it's a promise, right?"
Blood and bones, he thought. Blood and bones, he wasn't in the clear. But, at least he'd bought himself some time.
Right, the song. He cleared his throat, and chose the first that came to mind. It did not rhyme, but it was beautiful all the same.
One cold winter's night, I saw a dream
I stood in a flowering meadow
The petals around me danced in the wind
And gently I knelt in their beauty
A stream flowed past, with watery whispers
As it around me circled
And on its surface glittered like diamonds
The stars in the clear skies above.
Joseph breathed out with relief as the young duchess slept peacefully. He brushed away a lone tear in his eyes before anyone had the chance to see him. He admitted to himself silently he had chosen that song for himself as much as for Alessa.
After making sure his job was done for the moment, he went topside. There was a question nagging him at the back of his mind. He returned to the bow, to find the person he wanted to talk to had stolen his spot.
"Hello again, Lady Vanessa."
"Ah, Joseph. I trust she is well, then?"
He laughed. "I have to be good for something once in a while, you know! If I can help her sleep through her seasickness, then my power isn't a total waste. But there is something on my mind. Something about you that I want to be sure of."
She crossed her arms. "I think I see where you're going. This once I will tolerate your prying, should you tread the waters of my mind with the utmost caution.
"What you've done must be heartbreaking for you. I'm sure it will be a blessing for your son, and your husband is very strong, but as your friend I worry for you."
"I see your concern. Then you do not consider me strong?"
When Joseph opened his mouth, no sound came out. She spoke calmly, but he realized what he had just let out.
She sighed. "I will be honest with you. It pains me, and I cry in times of weakness. But I know that I serve a greater purpose and that this is the best I can do for my son, and that gives me strength. Do you cry for Hraun and Emilia?"
"They were my beloved masters, and I am their trusted servant. You should know me to be a sentimental old man, nothing more, nothing less."
"You're more sentimental than me. But are you broken by your grief?"
"No, no…but-"
"Joseph, I appreciate the gesture. I really do. But my son is not dead. He has been put in very capable hands, and a safe environment than I can't provide. With luck, he will grow up in peace. Without, he will at least be prepared. And that knowledge is…" Her voice trailed off, and her lips quivered. "That is worth more than all my sadness." Her piece now said, she broke down and wept.
Minutes passed like that, without anything being said. Finally, Joseph decided someone had to break the silence. "The young miss is quite a handful, as always. Moments before I put her to bed, she weaseled a promise out of me I'm scared to keep."
"You'd lie to her?"
"I wouldn't. That's the problem."
"But what could possibly be that bad?"
"She wants me to sing 'Blind Beck.'"
Vanessa stared at him for several seconds, wide-eyed and unblinking with neither smile nor frown. Then she keeled over, unable to contain her laughter. Alessa, in all her innocence and naivety, had asked Joseph to sing about a blind sailor who did nothing but drink, fight, and sleep around.
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Orlando Orea, also known as Orlando Gutierrez or Orlando Estevas, bought a one-way ticket on an Aero Mexico flight with cash moments before it was scheduled to leave from Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday morning, according to the official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing.
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Jones, 25, had been out with his girlfriend earlier but they parted around midnight, police said.
Police were called to the bloody scene where Jones lay on the street. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Liverpool, England, native was a coach with the New York Red Bulls Youth Training Program. He lived in West Harrison, in Westchester County.
Police late Sunday released surveillance footage of the suspected slasher, a man with a ponytail wearing a dark jacket.
The motive remains unclear, but it's possible it was a case of mistaken identity, police said.
The suspect, who lived in Queens, was in an earlier fight at a nearby bar that may have involved a woman.
And he was apparently seen by witnesses with a knife in the bar, the official said. The suspect left, then encountered Jones on the street.
It's not clear what, if any, ties Orea has to Mexico.
The New York Red Bulls, a Major League Soccer team, plan to hold a memorial Wednesday in Westchester County.
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"We're not really truly concerned that administrators might not understand the proper way to do something like this," said Stone.
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Recently, officials from West Des Moines Community Schools decided to relocate the 600-student Hillside Elementary School to Lutheran Church of Hope due to the Hillside facility being in need of repairs.
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Chicago-style hot dogs are made only with Vienna Beef brand hot dogs. At least that's what hot dog vendors who sell Vienna Beef sausages in Chicago will tell you. When I found out that Vienna Beef gives weekly tours of their factory to the public, I signed up immediately. Unfortunately, they were booked (they get booked up several weeks in advance). Fortunately, they allowed us to join up with a private tour they were doing the next day (where they even allowed photography - something the public tour is discouraged from doing)!
In addition to me and Tina, a couple other people (including a delicatessen owner from Colorado and a hot dog stand operator) joined us on the tour at
Vienna Beef
(2501 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL). Our tour guide was Senior Vice President Bob Schwartz who was very knowledgeable and forthcoming about all aspects of their operation.
The first section of the factory that we visited was the area where they trimmed whole beef brisket and navel.
Their hot dogs are actually a blend of 25% brisket and navel trimmings (on the right) along with 75% ground bull meat (on the left). The exact percentages are determined through laboratory testing (they have a lab where they sample the beef as it comes in to determine composition including fat and protein percentage; this allows them to increase or decrease the amount of trimmings to grind in to produce uniform texture and flavor from batch to batch). The majority of the sausage is composed of ground beef from bulls (instead of steers and heifer beef which we normally find in grocery stores and eat in restaurants as steaks) because bull meat contains more connective tissue resulting in a firmer, chewier, and more cohesive texture. Too much bull meat and the hot dog would be too chewy and too little would produce a hot dog that was too fatty or too soft. Using just the right blend of bull meat lets them produce a 100% beef hot dog with the perfect texture without the use of fillers, binders, or additives.
It takes a lot of experience to get the blend right day after day. Their sausage-meister was from a long family of proud sausage makers but recently retired. Their current sausage-meister worked at the factory for twenty years and apprenticed with the previous sausage-meister for five years before taking over the position about five years ago.
After the beef mixture is combined, it is further ground to an extremely fine texture (forming almost a paste) and blended with seasonings. In this photo, the finished blend is being moved from the giant mixing bowl to a hopper by a large rotating "spatula". I was surprised at the efficiency of the spinning spatula - it completely moved the huge amount of beef from the bowl into the bin in only a few seconds and the bowl was practically spotless afterward.
The sausage mixture ends up being a yellow beige color. After cooking, the pink color returns.
Here, the sausage meat is being forced into natural casings. As they switch from one casing (they are only so long) to another, a little bit of meat is lost as waste. Workers at this station manage the process by hanging the filled casings and removing the waste product between segments.
Hot dogs are made with plastic casings instead of natural casings. Once the dogs are smoked, a machine uses a razor to slice through the plastic casing and remove it. That's why hot dogs have a groove cut down the side.}?>
Here's one of their many smokers. I think they can fit eight of these racks in each of the smokers, and it looked like there were eight of these smokers in their smoker room. Depending on the type of sausage, they smoke for about three to four hours at 160-165°F.
In addition to sausages, Vienna Beef also prepares pastrami and corned beef. Both of these products are available for sale cured and uncooked as well as fully cooked. Corned beef made from navel is served warm so the extra marbling melts into the meat. Brisket corned beef can be eaten warm or cold. Corned beef make from beef round is best eaten cold. The meats are jaccarded and injected with brine. In the case of corned beef, they are cooked in a vacuum bag in a water bath.
Pastrami is seasoned with pepper, coriander and other spices, then smoked.
Once the products are done cooking, they are taken out of the cookers and smokers from the other side of the cooking rooms. (The factory is divided into two parts by the cooking rooms. The far side of the ovens and smokers is kept clean and sterile. To maintain food safety, we weren't allowed into the area where they package the cooked foods.) The various products are inspected, vacuum sealed, and sent down the line to labeling and packaging. All the finished products are passed through sensitive metal detectors as a final safety check.
Vienna Beef also manufactures many varieties of soups from chilis to chicken noodle. For people looking for a small batch producer, Vienna Beef can actually work with you to produce a soup product and ship frozen bags of the product to you through your distributor. We tasted a chili that they make for Culver's Hamburgers which was delicious (at least it was when fresh from the factory). At Vienna Beef, they only use quality ingredients (high quality pastes, fresh vegetables, real beef or chicken - no byproducts and currently no pork) for both their products and foods they produce for other companies.
After our tour, we stopped at the factory's cafeteria where we ordered a Chicago-style Hot Dog and an Italian Beef Sandwich made with Vienna Beef.
For ease of navigation and to keep the page sizes down, I've split the trip report and reviews into multiple pages:
Chicago 2011 Part 1a - Overview
Chicago 2011 Part 1b - Overview
Chicago 2011 Part 2 - Shui Wah, Santa Anna Bakery
Chicago 2011 Part 3 - Pizzeria Uno, Giordano's
Chicago 2011 Part 4 - Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse
Chicago 2011 Part 5 - Frontera Grill, Xoco
Chicago 2011 Part 6 - Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi, Frontera Fresco, Marc Burger
Chicago 2011 Part 7 - Alinea
Chicago 2011 Part 8 - Vienna Beef Factory
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Chicago 2011 Part 9 - Girl and the Goat
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